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XM’s New Portable Satellite Radio Device - codename Phoenix ...

by max on June 24th, 2009
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Well, as soon as this new portable satellite radio device is out, we’d probably no longer need to get a separate one for our cars, homes, etc…etc… We should be able to take it wherever we want to go, just like an iPod. According to sources, the XM Phoenix is slightly smaller than the existing Inno with a much slicker interface and a rotating wheel that functions simi ...

WiFi DIY - How to Make a WiFi Radio!

by max on June 2nd, 2009
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Trust me, I am an avid WinAmp addict who listens to internet radio constantly. Here’s a great DIY on how to make your own WiFi radio! The most awesome project I have seen this year so far. The back panel is made of fiberboard from Home Depot. The Wi-Fi antenna is shown on the left. The LAN ports and buttons of the router are accessible through cutouts in the back panel. A 6-p ...

Boost your cell phone

by David Allen on March 19th, 2009
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Most of us at some point will find that the signal on our mobile phones is low, is some case so low that there is no chance of making or receiving a call and that can be disappointing. However, there is a device that is supposed to be able to boost the phone signal and therefore give you a better reception. The USB Cell Phone Booster plugs into the USB port of the computer and that is it ...

Embedded DTV antenna

by David Allen on March 6th, 2009
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It looks as if the next upgrade for some laptops will be built in antennas, Intel are well on the way to developing this technology which will allow users to watch digital TV should they be stuck somewhere like a railway station without having to use a wireless internet connection. This will be a great addition to the features being added to laptops these days and will probably no ...

60Ghz Wireless Chip In the Works for Gigabit Speeds!

by max on January 23rd, 2009
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If you thought your 50Mbps Wi-Fi at home or office was fast, think again as researchers from Georgia Tech have developed a teeny, bitty wireless chip that operates in the 60Ghz range while providing speeds up to 15Gbps at close range. Now, that’s about 15000/50 = 300 times faster than 50Mbps at full blast. The technology should be an ISO standard by end of this year and that mea ...

HDTV Hack - How to Get Free HDTV Reception!

by max on January 5th, 2009
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Well, most of us folks know that we can get free HDTV through the air but here’s a great site that shows you how to “fine-tune” your antenna, and which stations you can expect to receive based on your address. Based on geographical maps and signal strengths, AntennaWeb locates the best antenna for you — whether the antenna is for use with a home satellite system, hi ...

Top 10 Portable Speakers for iPod/iPod Touch/iPhones!

by max on July 25th, 2008
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1. The iLive IBCD3817DTBLK Portable Boombox is probably the best bet for your money as it’s not only an iPod-dockable speakers, the Boombox itself is also a radio/CD player. This is probably the best speaker you can get for your money. Specs: Black iPod/CD/radio boombox with built-in iPod docking station Pair of front-firing speakers and dual subwoofers produce rich sound Vert ...

Equinox introduces the Tube stick

by David Allen on August 8th, 2007
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This little flash drive shaped device plugs into the usb port of an Apple Mac, and then you can receive tv on your computer. Its great stuff the Tube stick comes with a small antenna and offers Media central software from handling all of the recording, viewing and programming. Here’s the complete Box content: USB 2.0 DVB-T (DTT) Stick TV Software “The Tube” Printed qui ...